Digitalis
purpurea
Apricot Beauty
Foxglove
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Tall 4' (Plant 18" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Early Summer to Late Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Mostly Sunny to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
5-9
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Soil Condition:
Normal, Clay, Acidic
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Flower Color / Accent:
Orange /
Orange
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A classic of the cottage garden! Apricot Beauty with its pastel shades of apricot- orange is lightly spotted and the best choice for a Digitalis for the south. The blooms on tall stalks make a majestic appearance in the perennial garden.
Features to Note:
- OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Good for Cut Flowers
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
- Web Only
General Information:
Digitalis are a classic of the cottage garden, Foxgloves will wave their spikes in the breeze without staking. Ranging in color from creamy yellow, thru the pinks and roses to maroon. The tall flower spikes with charming tubular flowers add both height and vertical accent to your garden.
Plant Care:
Prefers acidic moist soil with good winter drainage. Damaged foliage can be cut back to basal rosettes for a flush of new growth. Can be divided in spring or fall every 3-5 years. Cut the flowering spike to the base as it finishes and several smaller spikes will appear, extending the bloom time. Leave new fall growth at the base of the plant to overwinter. Allow self seeding to ensure future generations. **Leaves and seeds of this plant are toxic if ingested.
